One group received candy bars that contained high amounts of chocolate, and the control group received candy bars that contained high amounts of vegetable oils.

Dermatologists observed both groups for a 30-day period and found the chocolate group did not exhibit more acne than the “control” group.

This study, however, was significantly flawed. The researchers did not account for the teenagers’ diets before and during the study. Also, the teens already had acne, so the study did not actually show what causes acne.

Most importantly, the sugar content, fat content, and glycemic index (GI) of the chocolate bars and the placebo bars barely differed.

More recently, properly conducted, extensive research has shown that poor diet causes inflammation and free radical damage, a destructive combination for skin.

Inflammation causes cell damage and is worsened when free radicals attack and break down a cell’s ability to function. Free radicals are unstable molecules with a missing electron. They attempt to stabilize by taking an electron from a nearby molecule, setting off a chain reaction as each successive, unstable molecule attempts to stabilize itself. The final result is weakened cell structure that damages the body and skin.

Inflammation brought on by toxins, infections, or sunburn perpetuates further damage from free radicals and can cause a chain reaction in which a burst of free radicals attack the cell plasma membrane, which resulting in the production of more free radicals.

Because acne is a primarily inflammatory reaction, increased inflammation perpetuates the appearance of acne.

These high quality proteins also contain essential fatty acids that reduce inflammation, heal dry skin, and prohibit the body from producing inflammatory compounds.

The glycemic index (GI) ranks carbohydrates according to how they cause blood glucose levels. Lower GI carbohydrates cause smaller fluctuations of blood glucose and insulin levels. Large quantities of insulin signals the body to store fat and increases inflammation.

Instead, choose low-glycemic carbohydrates like:

Colorful fresh fruits

Vegetables

Whole grains

Water is also essential to the fight against inflammation because dehydration makes the body more susceptible to aging. Drink 8-10 glasses of pure spring water every day. In addition, drinking antioxidant-rich beverages such as green and black tea helps combat free radical damage and inflammation.

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